Members Berkleo Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 Could I leave one in my car in ninety degree weather? How about zero degrees? Can they withstand both red AND green Kryptonite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 Actually I wouldn't mind being told myself. I'm gonna be in the army less a year from now, and I wouldn't mind a guitar that can withstand a bang around or two, as well as humidity and temprature changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brahmz118 Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 Zero degrees, no problem. Ninety degrees in a car -- wouldn't risk it unless you have an Emerald. CAs and RainSongs are likely to have glue issues, bridge separation, etc. at prolonged high temps. Kryptonite is fine. Magic may do some harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 from CA's web page:FYI Although carbon fiber is an incredibly strong and resistant aerospace material, this product is intended to be used as a musical instrument only. This product is not intended for use as a battering ram, billy club, baseball bat, boat paddle, personal transport (such as a toboggan), body armor, pool float, projectile (human or mechanically powered), aircraft component or geostationary satellite (unless inside spacecraft). This warranty is VOID if the Composite Acoustics product has been used in any of these ways. Composite Acoustics guitars are designed to give you a lifetime of trouble-free service. Carbon fiber construction is very forgiving, but just like any guitar, taking care of your instrument is essential. What you need Day to day care is easy. All you need is a soft cloth and some type of automotive polish or wax. The life of guitar strings will vary from player to player, but keeping them clean with a separate cloth and changing them regularly will give you the most out of your guitar. If a pickup system is installed on your guitar, refer to the pickup manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brahmz118 Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 From http://www.rainsong.com : WARNING Although your RainSong guitar is considerably more stable and stronger than conventional wooden instruments, it does need to be cared for. Exposing the instrument to high temperature or to strong physical shocks will damage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 As I'm sure you already know, carbon fiber is used to make car body parts, such as hoods, that withstand engine heat, direct sunlight, snow, rain, etc. - anything a metal hood can take. Pretty tough stuff. They can still be damaged, but it takes a lot to do so. I would call the factory and ask 'em. If they say you can leave it in a hot or freezing car and it'll remain under warranty, then no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 As I'm sure you already know, carbon fiber is used to make car body parts, such as hoods... oh, and F16s, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think I mentioned in another thread that I recently played a CA git. Don't remember which model - was eyeballing a couple of small thin-body ones at the git store, so tried the CA just for the heck of it. Tone wise, my opinion was "meh." But it did have a few things going for it: 1. Very fast neck, like an electric. Loved it. Surprised by the graphite - felt better than I thought it would. 2. Playability was good - very low, fast action. 3. Light weight. I'd appreciate the reduced weight if I had to play standing up for a long period of time. 4. Comfy to hold. Well proportioned and wasn't slick like I expected it to be. Much easier to hang onto than a bowl back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think I mentioned in another thread that I recently played a CA git. Don't remember which model - was eyeballing a couple of small thin-body ones at the git store, so tried the CA just for the heck of it.Tone wise, my opinion was "meh."But it did have a few things going for it:1. Very fast neck, like an electric. Loved it. Surprised by the graphite - felt better than I thought it would. 2. Playability was good - very low, fast action.3. Light weight. I'd appreciate the reduced weight if I had to play standing up for a long period of time.4. Comfy to hold. Well proportioned and wasn't slick like I expected it to be. Much easier to hang onto than a bowl back. I have the full bodied GX model. Tone is better on this model. But I still prefer wood.Neck is 1.75" @ the nut; fairly hefty; not much like an electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 I have the full bodied GX model. Tone is better on this model. But I still prefer wood.Neck is 1.75" @ the nut; fairly hefty; not much like an electric. That's interesting. I should probably peruse their site and figure out which model I played, how wide the nut is, etc. I doubt that I'd ever buy one, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted January 9, 2008 Members Share Posted January 9, 2008 you might if you lived up on the 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jake7 Posted January 10, 2008 Members Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'm getting a rainsong next week, if I don't get sniped on the deal, 'cos I'm still coming up with the last bit of cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berkleo Posted January 10, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. I do like to have a git in my car so I can properly abuse my breaks at work. I've a bud who does so with his $100 Fullerton (remember those?) and I keep my Vagabond Travel Git there most days 'cept the sub-freezing when it's too cold to play anyway. But I am intrigued by all the chat about the composites, feeling slightly GASsy.....Sometimes this is an expensive forum..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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